To my husband, John, with love, thanking him once again for his support, encouragement and understanding.

A special mention for Christopher, the youngest of my five grandchildren, who was puzzled as to why he was not included in some of the earlier dedications.

And to my agent, Dorothy Lumley, and Lara Dafert, my new editor at Allison and Busby; my thanks to you both for having faith in me.